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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.07, 352.10 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.07, 352.10 and 189.46 is: 261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.07 : 352.10 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.07/352.10 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.07x = 352.10 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.07x = 66,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,706.16/255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.53

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